On 3/17/2023 at 2:21 PM, unofix said:

Just booked my Focus in for it's second service (Major) using the "Book My Garage" as here on the FOC site.

Car is booked in to (Secret Service) Bristol Street Ford. Service is £199.82 (Including VAT) and thanks to the advice of @TomsFocus I booked via the 'TopCashback' website and got an extra £8.50 cash back.

Let's hope all goes well !!

I'll report back after the service. 👍

As promised, here are the findings of my second service (major).

Took the car in this morning and checked it in with out any issues. About 2 hours later I received a phone call to advise - Brake fluid change (because of age) and also service & regas of A/C (again because of age). No prices were quoted, and I declined both.

Collected the car this afternoon. All seems OK as much as it is possible to tell. I can only assume that oil and filters have been replaced as it's impossible to check. The car had been partly washed (it kind of forces me to wash it properly now 🤣) and it had not been vacuumed inside despite what it says on the invoice. The oil service indicator has been reset (checked on the Ford pass app.) and the service book stamped.

total cost including cash back = £191.31

7 minutes ago, unofix said:

As promised, here are the findings of my second service (major)...

Haven't had a 'Ford' service since 1990 on my then new Escort RS Turbo - sounds as if things pretty much the same 

3 hours ago, unofix said:

As promised, here are the findings of my second service (major).

Took the car in this morning and checked it in with out any issues. About 2 hours later I received a phone call to advise - Brake fluid change (because of age) and also service & regas of A/C (again because of age). No prices were quoted, and I declined both.

Collected the car this afternoon. All seems OK as much as it is possible to tell. I can only assume that oil and filters have been replaced as it's impossible to check. The car had been partly washed (it kind of forces me to wash it properly now 🤣) and it had not been vacuumed inside despite what it says on the invoice. The oil service indicator has been reset (checked on the Ford pass app.) and the service book stamped.

total cost including cash back = £191.31

That is a strange Invoice the Oil has not been priced.

57 minutes ago, Tizer said:

That is a strange Invoice the Oil has not been priced.

It's right at the bottom.  6 litres of 0w30 for £33.

SOC @ 42% ?  

Have you not heard of the Maypole? 🤣

Some of you saw my post about Lego points expiring on the 'Don't Like' thread.  Pleased to say that after just one e-mail, they were able to add a few points (as if I'd bought something) which resets the expiry date for another 18 months.  Good result. 

Also just had an ebay refund in a matter of minutes after seller has been messing me around for over 6 weeks!  (I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt).

Had a really rough day yesterday so pleased to see something positive today!

 

Oh, the Mk2 passed MOT as well.  Only advisory was for rusty front discs, not surprising as it hadn't moved for 14 months.

Had an " atta boy " from the sleep clinic review. Am sub 1 event per hour and regularly acheive 6-10 hrs a night. Also getting new mask and headstrap as they like to replace after 12 months.

Will take that as a win.

4 minutes ago, Jimpster said:

Also getting new mask ...

Government are now disposing of £4 Billion of PPE masks etc, so, shouldn't be hard to find LOL

Not them flimsy things, I look like a Tie Fighter pilot in mine LOL 

49 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

Government are now disposing of £4 Billion of PPE masks etc, so, shouldn't be hard to find LOL

No doubt a contract will be handed to a Minister's mate for the disposal of them too.

The amount of places i go with people still wearing masks, they'll soon get used up.

26 minutes ago, alexp999 said:

No doubt a contract will be handed to a Minister's mate for the disposal of them too.

Likely the same guy that supplied them in the first place! 

As it's April fools day, it would be rude to to fool a few this morning. 

Early start. My partner and her daughter just about to drive 90 miles to derby to see her mother. 

Just a quick comment that the o/s/f tyre is flat on her car and I'm now having to getting dressed and swap it, she will be late etc. Can't use my car as I forgot to charge last night( I didn't and it's fully charged) 

They both in panic mode as the arrival time is fairly important . Pmsl

Nice having a bit of sun in the late afternoon in the garden . Feels like spring has sprung. 

46 minutes ago, iantt said:

Nice having a bit of sun in the late afternoon in the garden . Feels like spring has sprung. 

A few more weeks and it will be safe to overseed the shady part of the lawn which has been de- mossed today 👍

I keep meaning to ask @Wino what happened your profile, did you just decide to become anon ?

It's playing havoc with my OCD 🤣

5 hours ago, unofix said:

I keep meaning to ask @Wino what happened your profile, did you just decide to become anon ?

It's playing havoc with my OCD 🤣

I've no idea tbh, Avatar picture of car was removed, my profile details removed and I had to reset my password to log in about 3weeks ago, so haven't bothered to put the info back in as it seems a tad pointless if it can be removed as and when.

4 hours ago, Wino said:

I've no idea tbh, Avatar picture of car was removed, my profile details removed and I had to reset my password to log in about 3weeks ago, so haven't bothered to put the info back in as it seems a tad pointless if it can be removed as and when.

You didn't try starting a 'bun fight' did you? LOL

1 hour ago, StephenFord said:

You didn't try starting a 'bun fight' did you?

It's nearly Easter so hot angry buns are to be expected 🤣

i need to find an M+S near me their Easter ad with Banhoffee buns has me drooling

Just booked our tickets for this years 2023 Ford Fair 👍

Using the daughters Focus RS this year 😀, my Focus Ecoblue  was a bit out of place last time 🤣

My Sharp combi microwave went back under warranty today, would have been up in June. Didnt have a replacement so had to pick another model, Kenwood. The oven timer had developed a mind of its own, could set it to convection for 40 mins and it would shut off between 5-10 mins. Took me longer to decide on which model than Currys to validate and sort the paperwork.

I like. Did a hotpot in it tatties onins carrots and a couple of lamb *****, 25 mins microwave power, 20 mins at 190 to crisp the top. nom nom

Bit of fun challenge for anyone that's bored... 

I've got exactly 98p left on a pre-paid card that expires soon.  Can't donate it to charity as minimum is £2.  Can't use it on eBay as minimum is 99p.  Can't add it to my PaddyPower account as the pre-paid card won't allow gambling.  Needs to be something online as I can't remember the PIN, and it's not worth trawling through paperwork to find it for the sake of 98p lol.  And obviously it needs to be free postage. 

Any suggestions welcome!  

1 hour ago, TomsFocus said:

Bit of fun challenge for anyone that's bored... 

Can you not use it in part payment for something on Ebay? From memory they allow multiple payment methods for a single item...